Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Rodeo—Boosting E-Commerce Conversion with Passwordless Auto-login Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 27, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Rodeo! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:CEO Brief: Coresight Research Agenda for 2026—Retail’s Strategic ImperativesAnalyst Corner: What Happened with US and China Consumer Sentiment on the Eve of Expected Tariffs? with John MercerThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator Profiles
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 39: UK Store Openings Up 13% Year Over Year Aaron Mark Dsouza, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research September 27, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Data in this research report include: Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK—2024 vs. 2023 Major US and UK store closures and openings, 2024 Major US and UK retail bankruptcies—2024 and 2023 Companies mentioned in this research report include: Claire’s, Frasers Group, Levi’s, Salt Life Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. The Retail Bankruptcies Databank details bankruptcies of US and UK retail companies, restaurants and gyms since March 2020. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US Retail and Consumer Outlook: June 2025Innovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data IntelligenceRetail 2025: US Macro, Consumer and Retail OutlookHighlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—Infographic
InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research September 27, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. Discover key data points we are watching in week 39 of 2024, spanning home-furnishing shopping trends, online beauty sales and L’Oreal’s patents. Dive into the full research reports behind these data points: US CPG Sales Tracker: Post-Spike Lull for CPG E-Commerce as Beauty Declines Again “Let’s Talk Beauty”: Innovation, Digital Transformation and Sustainability Are Strategic Priorities for L’Oréal Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Sector Focus: Discount Stores—Data GraphicMarch 2026 US Retail Sales: Inflation and High Prices Drive E-Commerce and Gasoline GrowthHoliday Bites: Toys and Games Show Resilience and AI Suitability—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya Kaushik
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Journey Foods—Innovating Food Product Development with AI-Powered Solutions Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 26, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Journey Foods! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:China Optimism Rises in May, but Floods, Energy, and Property Keep Spending Cautious and Value-Driven: China Consumer Survey InsightsUS Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025Sentiment Dives, Tariff Pessimism Deepens, Reactive Shopping Entrenches: US Consumer Survey Insights2026 Sector Outlook: US CPG—Volume Growth, GLP-1 Influence and Digital Acceleration To Drive CPG Growth
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Leav—Simplifying In-Store Checkout with Scan & Go Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 26, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Leav! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Demands a New Retail Playbook—Executing with STORE, with Charlie PoonWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 23: Marks & Spencer Closes StoresCEO Brief: Intelligent Inventory—Achieving Inventory ExcellenceInnovator Matrix: Retail Media
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: bops—Enhancing Retail Efficiency Through Collaborative Inventory Intelligence Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 26, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present bops! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Matrix: Retail MediaConsumer Sentiment Hits New Low; Many Consumers Cut Back on Eating Out Amid High Gas Prices: US Consumer Survey InsightsDick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic ReachThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 13: Dollar Tree, Inc. To Sell Family Dollar
Deep DiveRetailTech: Loss Prevention—Understanding the Big Picture To Prevent, Mitigate and Recover “Shrink”ing Profits John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research September 26, 2024 Reasons to ReadRetailers globally are grappling with the heightened incidence of shoplifting, including events involving organized retail crime (ORC), and their actions to combat theft have meaningful consequences for customer sentiment. In this research report, we explore established and emerging technologies that retailers can leverage to reduce and prevent shrink from external sources, as well as critical loss-prevention measures before, during and after a theft incident. Dive into the applications and benefits of technologies such as item tags and computer vision, which can help identify, discourage and mitigate the impact of incidents, in addition to enormous benefits from improving inventory accuracy. Plus, discover the central role of AI (artificial intelligence)-powered computer vision in loss prevention and operational efficiency. Protect your profits today. Gain essential insights to help your business implement a comprehensive loss-prevention strategy that ensures a positive customer experience while safeguarding assets. This report is made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research through its sponsorship by Diebold Nixdorf. Data in this research report include: US retail shrink, in total and as a proportion of total sales Quarterly earnings analysis—references to shrink by selected US- and UK-based retailers Proprietary survey analysis of US consumers’ perceptions of and responses to shoplifting and theft-prevention measures Companies mentioned in this report include: Aldi, Impinj, Rite Aid, NCR Voyix, Sensormatic, Target, Walgreens, Zebra Technologies, Other relevant research: This analysis refines and expands our previous research on loss-prevention technologies, published in June 2023 and October 2020. Keep up to date with developments in retail shrink and ORC with our monthly report series. RetailTech: RFID Is the Technology That Keeps on Giving to Retailers (and Associates and Consumers) Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. The report will arrive in your inbox upon completion of the form. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:China Singles’ Day 2025 Insights: Participation Rises but Spending Becomes More Selective Amid Tariffs, Value-Seeking and Platform ShiftsKering and L’Oréal Finalize Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Focused on Core CapabilitiesWhat You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 UpdateAnalyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John Harmon
Insight ReportSeptember 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 4% Sales Growth After Interest Rate Cut Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research September 25, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. In this report, we analyze the latest available data as of September 19, 2024. Alongside this report, you can access the data behind key charts and tables in the Excel download above. Data in this research report include: Our projections for retail sales growth by month for the next 12 months US actual retail sales versus model-predicted sales US unemployment rate and labor force participation rate US average hourly wages for all private-sector employees US annualized real disposable income per capita Other relevant research: August 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Mid-Single-Digit Growth Expected Through the Rest of 2024 The Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 Stores3Q25 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: 84% of Companies Grow Sales, 77% Beat Top-Line Consensus in a Solid Quarter for Discount, Off-Price and Specialty ApparelGroceryshop 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Kodif—Transforming Customer Support with AI-Powered Automation Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 25, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Kodif! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Seven & i Holdings IR Day Spring 2026: Store Modernization, Fresh Food, Digital Growth and Global Expansion Drive the 2030 RoadmapRetail Crime and Shrink: Cargo Theft Remains Elevated; Amazon Steps Up Anti-Counterfeit DriveUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Jumps by One-Quarter as Online Food Sales Surge by One-ThirdSector Focus: E-Commerce Retailers and Marketplaces—Data Graphic
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Hummingbirds—Connecting Brands with Local Influencers for Authentic Marketing Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 25, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Hummingbirds! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Ultrahigh Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) and the Luxury Consumer—UHNWIs Anchor Luxury Spending as Next Gen RisesInside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech InnovationAmazon Prime Day 2025: Preview—Five Essential Insights on Consumers’ Shopping PlansNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—Agenda
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: Cimulate—Optimizing the Customer Journey To Drive Conversion Vijay Doijad, Analyst September 25, 2024 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research is an official research partner of Groceryshop 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, during October 7–9, 2024. On October 7, the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition will see 12 early-stage technology startups compete to win the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Our Innovator Profile series gives you a sneak peek at the participating companies. In this report, we present Cimulate! Other relevant research: See all of our coverage of Groceryshop 2024, as well as previous Groceryshop events Your Guide to Groceryshop 2024: Five Key Themes Driving Growth and Innovation in Grocery and CPG Retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet PassesThe State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by TechnologyThe New AI Unicorn—Reka AI Secures $110 Million from NVIDIA and Snowflake: What You Need to KnowFebruary 2026 US Retail Sales: Weaker Core Performance and Divergent Sector Trends
Deep DiveHome and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights Aditya Kaushik, Analyst September 24, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series takes a regular temperature check on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data. This week, in addition to our usual weekly findings on consumer sentiment, activities and shopping patterns (with the latest data from our September 16, 2024, survey), we present new data on the home and home-improvement retail sectors specifically, diving into where home-furnishing and home-improvement shoppers make purchases and what they buy. Data in this research report are our latest proprietary survey findings on: Whether consumers have purchased home-furnishing or home-improvement products in the past three months Popular retailers and product categories among home and home-improvement shoppers Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks Where consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks What consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks Consumers’ expectations for the economy overall and for their own personal financial situation Companies mentioned in this research report include:Amazon, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart Other relevant research: US Home and Home Improvement—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Sales To Marginally Recover All our research reports on home and home-improvement retailing Our monthly US Retail Sales Outlook reports cover the state of the US housing market Every 12 weeks, we survey consumers about each major retail sector, and we include that data in full in our US Consumer Survey Insights Databank. Look out for focused analysis on more retail sectors in future reports in our US Consumer Survey Insights report series. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 StoresUS CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer CautionUS Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail SpaceUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store Sales Recover; Beauty Leads Growth; Online Grocery Remains Strong
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: Post-Spike Lull for CPG E-Commerce as Beauty Declines Again Prerana P Kotian, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research September 24, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research and Circana monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverages, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. This report presents key insights for the four weeks ended September 8, 2024. Data in this research report include: CPG sales growth—e-commerce, in-store and in total E-commerce and total CPG sales growth by category type Food & beverages department breakdown by category: e-commerce and total sales growth Nonfood department breakdowns by category: e-commerce and total sales growth Other relevant research: More reports in our US CPG Sales Tracker series Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Chinese New Year 2025 Review: From Shopping to Screens—How Younger Consumers Boosted Spring Festival SpendingWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 20: Boot Barn To Open StoresAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet NaikAnalyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John Mercer
Market Navigators/Market OutlookResearch Preview: Market Navigator—US Grocery Retailing Sujeet Naik, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research September 23, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Market Navigator series offers in-depth, data-rich views of a retail, consumer or technology sector. This Research Preview provides an early look at our upcoming Market Navigator report on US grocery retailing. Gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities in the US grocery market, understand the competitive landscape and explore our grocery-related survey data. We also provide a sneak peek of the themes we are watching in the market, aligning with our proprietary RESET framework. Look out for our full report, publishing next week, where we will explore these topics in further detail and present key insights about market factors, the macro context and more. Data in this research report include: Total sales in the US grocery retail market and year-over-year change, 2019–2028E Proprietary survey data on where US grocery shoppers buy their products and why Companies mentioned in this report include: Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons, Aldi, Amazon, The Fresh Market, H-E-B, Kroger, Publix, Sprouts Farmers Market, Walmart, Wegmans Other relevant research: US Grocery—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Growth To Soften Amid Declining Inflation US Online Grocery Survey 2024 Amazon and Walmart Showdown in Grocery E-Commerce Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery Retail Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Data and Tech for Development—Tapping into the Consumer’s Head: Insights Presented at Retail Property Symposium 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over YearRetail 2025: China Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateThe State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by Technology
Event Coverage“Let’s Talk Beauty”: Innovation, Digital Transformation and Sustainability Are Strategic Priorities for L’Oréal Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research September 23, 2024 Reasons to ReadDiscover how beauty company L’Oréal is driving innovation and achieving sustainability with our insights from the company’s “Let’s Talk Beauty” strategic presentation. The virtual session took place on September 12, 2024, and was delivered by COO Antoine Vanlaeys. Other relevant research: Read our Earnings Insights report for management commentary on L’Oréal’s performance in its latest fiscal quarter What’s Happening in US Beauty Retail?: Inclusivity and Wellness Lead the Way All our coverage of beauty retailing More research reports on sustainability and GenAI Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2026: Retail in the Age of AI—Balancing Automation and Human-Centric ExperiencesAnalyst Corner: How Is AI Shaping MarTech?—Transforming Your Strategy via Agentic AI, with Manik BhatiaInnovator Profile: Bayezon AI—Enabling Agentic Commerce with AI-Driven Shopping AgentsAnalyst Corner: NVIDIA GTC 2026 Showcased a New Era of Agentic AI and Physical AI, with Charlie Poon
